Hot Dog on a Stick opens Utah location

January 29, 2025

Hot Dog on a Stick has opened a location in St. George, Utah, in partnership with Benji and Tiffany Nelson, known for their YouTube Channel show "Not Enough…

White Castle turns to fine dining on Valentine's Day, offers Love Kit

January 28, 2025

For the 34th year, White Castle restaurants across the country are hosting their annual Valentine's Day Dinner. On Feb. 14, from 4-9 p.m., Castles transform…

Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery introduce Snickers offerings

January 28, 2025

Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery are now offering Turtle Cookies and ice cream made with Snickers. The cookies and ice cream are both available…

Papa Murphy's donates 400 pizzas, hosts fundraiser following school shooting

January 27, 2025

A Papa Murphy's franchisee in Madison, Wisconsin, is continuing its support of the local community following the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian…

Graeter's, Skyline Chili create Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream

January 27, 2025

Graeter's Ice Cream and Skyline Chili have created a co-branded ice cream, Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream, available for purchase now in-stores. The…

McDonald's, Wendy's franchisee partners with Perch Energy

January 24, 2025

All Star Management, which is owned by Mike Allegro, has partnered with Perch Energy in 31 Wendy's and McDonald's locations across northern Illinois. The move…

HTeaO to open in Victoria, Texas

January 24, 2025

Tea franchise HTeaO will open its first location in Victoria, Texas on Jan. 25, according to a press release.

Hardee's partners with country music star Thomas Rhett for ad campaign

January 24, 2025

Hardee's has partnered with multiplatinum artist Thomas Rhett for a year-long ad campaign to celebrate goodness in communities, according to a press release.

Fast Casual reveals 2025 '20 Brands to Watch'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 23, 2025

FastCasual's fifth annual report, "20 Brands to Watch," reveals the industry's up-and-coming leaders.

Little Caesars to return to Super Bowl with game day commercial

January 23, 2025

As the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, Little Caesars is making a return to Super Bowl advertising after the brand's first foray into big-game marketing in…

Smalls Sliders to enter Kentucky

January 22, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with local entrepreneur Bradley Scott to bring the brand to Kentucky. The agreement will bring four of the brand's units…

Golden Chick selects Acumera to enhance network security, connectivity

January 22, 2025

QSR chicken chain Golden Chick has selected Acumera, a provider of managed network and security services, to support Golden Chick's mission of ensuring every…

A&W names VP of franchise development, design

January 21, 2025

A&W Restaurants has named Meredeth Jones as the brand's VP of franchise development and design, according to a press release.

Buona, Rainbow Cone expanding to Milwaukee

January 20, 2025

Residents of Milwaukee will soon be able to have a taste of Chicago when The Buona Companies, the family owned company behind Buona and The Original Rainbow…

Church's Texas Chicken appoints CMO, chief legal officer

January 17, 2025

Chuch's Texas Chicken has appointed Navin Sharma as CMO to replace Church's retiring EVP and CMO Natalia Franco. The brand also named Alisa P. Cleek at chief…

FAT Brands opens tri-branded restaurant in Texas

January 16, 2025

FAT Brands Inc. has opened a tri-branded restaurant in Roanoke, Texas. The Dallas-area restaurant features Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and…

Pizza Hut teams with Eli Manning, Hidden Valley Ranch on signature pizza

January 16, 2025

To celebrate Hidden Valley Ranch's new Easy Squeeze bottle, the brand has teamed up with Pizza Hut and football legend Eli Manning to create a one-of-a-kind…

Chester's Chicken enters value game with $5 box

January 16, 2025

Chester's Chicken has introduced the 5 Buk box, a $5 meal deal, according to a press release.

Checkers & Rally's revs up Las Vegas

January 15, 2025

Checkers and Rally's has inked a three-unit deal for Las Vegas with the first slated to open this month, according to a press release.

Yum Brands promotes Scott Mezvinsky to KFC CEO

January 14, 2025

Yum Brands has promoted Scott Mezvinsky to KFC Division CEO. Mezvinsky currently serves as president of Taco Bell North America and International, according to…